There were two goals when we set out to make ZHT-5: make it light, and make it ride really, really well. Light weight wins races. We have a lot of experience in designing bikes that fly up hors categorie climbs at the Tour, and then descend confidently and aggressively down the other side. We sought to bring this same balance to a purpose-built XCO race bike. ZHT-5 is prized by those who value efficiency over all else—and who have the skills to tame today’s technical courses without the benefit of a shock.
ZHT-5 is fast, efficient, and even a bit fun. It’s not on the lunatic fringe of longer and slacker, but the 68.5-degree head tube angle and rationally progressive geometry combine to keep the rider’s weight centered and stable. It’s comfortable, fast downhill, nimble enough for pack racing, and stable at speed.
SPECS:
Frame | Cervelo Carbon |
Fork |
Rockshox SID SL Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RL damper, tapered steerer, 15x110mm, Maxle Stealth, 44mm offset, 100mm travel
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Rear Shock | N/A |
Rims/Wheels |
Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW
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Hubs |
DT Swiss 370, 15x110mm/12x148mm, 24H, 6 Bolt
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Spokes | N/A |
Tires |
Maxxis Rekon Race, EXO 120TPI, 29×2.4
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Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle, Boost 148 DUB |
Chainrings | SRAM GX Eagle, 32T |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm |
Chain | SRAM GX, 12 speed |
Front Derailleur | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, 12 speed |
Shifters | SRAM AXS Pod Controller |
Handlebars |
Race Face Turbine Alloy, 35mm clamp, 760mm width, 10mm rise
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Grips | N/A |
Stem |
Race Face Aeffect Alloy, 35mm clamp, 6 degree
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Brakes | SRAM Level TL |
Pedals | N/A |
Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR T4.0 |
Seat Post | Race Face Ride XC Alloy 30.9 |
Extras | N/A |